We love our matte lipsticks don’t we? But, as beauty chameleons, we learn to adapt to the seasons. It’s spring and summer is imminent, so it’s time to give our lips a dose of hydration — a drink of water. And you what’s fabulous about that? You don’ have to ditch your lipstick to do that The makeup gods know that we love long-wearing color and have seen fit to meld color and hydration into one beautiful must-have product — hydrating lipsticks. We have taken the guess work out of trying to figure out which is the best, because we have been road-testing them for you. Here we have for you our top 5 moisturizing lipsticks to take you through summer. Enjoy! Editor’s note: We will be posting individual reviews on these lipsticks and linking them back here shortly. 1. Marc Jacobs Le Marc Lip Crème $30 A rich, velvety, ultra-hydrating lipstick that delivers a dramatic punch of vivid pigment and endless hours of luxurious wear. 2. bareMinerals Pop of Passion™ Lip Oil-Balm $16 A lip balm that treats lips to decadent hydration and plush color. 3. Laura Mercier Stick Gloss $24 A sheer swipe of moisturizing color. 4. tarte Amazonian Butter Lipstick $17 A moisturizing, creamy lipstick infused with sustainably pressed Amazonian butters. 5. Josie Maran Argan Love Your Lips Hydrating Lipstick $22 A three-in-one lipstick with the shine of a gloss, the pigment of a lipstick, and the hydration of a balm. Shop: Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."